Beyond the Door

The story features a sentient cuckoo clock, exploring themes of consciousness and reality. Originally published in 1954, it reflects Philip K. Dick's early engagement with science fiction, a genre he passionately pursued after discovering it at a young age. This edition includes a new introductory biography, shedding light on Dick's life, including his multiple marriages and prolific writing career, which encompassed 44 novels and around 121 short stories, many of which inspired successful films posthumously.